Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Golden History |
| SKU | DE5433 |
| Hex | #BB993A |
| RGB | 187, 153, 58 |
| HSL | 44°, 53%, 48% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Golden History
Golden History sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Golden History is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Golden History within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BB993A in HSL space. Pair Golden History with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Golden History Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden History from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5433 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden History
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden History is Crispy Gold (SW 6699) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crispy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden History
At Behr, the closest color to Golden History is Townhouse Tan (330D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Townhouse Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden History
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Golden History. The nearest is Ochre (2151-30) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden History
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden History is Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.6 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spontaneous Sprig swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden History
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden History is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden History
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden History is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden History
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden History is Mystic Yellow (219-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden History
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden History is Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden History
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden History without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden History
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden History without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden History
Rodda has no exact twin of Golden History. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden History
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden History is Curry (C2-649) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden History
Kompozit's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden History without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →